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Burnham Overy

Burnham Overy Staithe, Holkham Hall & Wells-next-the-Sea loop — Norfolk Coast

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King'S Lynn And West Norfolk

Burnham Overy

Burnham Overy Staithe, Holkham Hall & Wells-next-the-Sea loop — Norfolk Coast

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Burnham Overy Staithe, Holkham Hall & Wells-next-the-Sea loop — Norfolk Coast

06:33

25.5km

120m

Hiking

Embark on the Burnham Overy Staithe, Holkham Hall & Wells-next-the-Sea loop for a diverse hiking experience along the Norfolk Coast. This difficult 15.8-mile (25.5 km) route, with 394 feet (120 metres) of elevation gain, typically takes around 6 hours and 33 minutes to complete. You will traverse varied terrain, from…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Norfolk Coast AONB

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2.17 km

Holkham Beach and Dunes

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Holkham National Nature Reserve stretches from Burnham Norton to Blakeney and covers about 9,158 acres (3,706 ha). The core section of the reserve, from Wells to Holkham Bay, is crisscrossed …

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5.39 km

Holkham Gap Beach and Dunes

Highlight • Natural

Nudist beach after these dunes in the picture, so don't be surprised to see naked people swimming and sunbathing. Some beautiful flowers and coastal wildlife also here to see that have been carefully conserved.

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6.04 km

Wells Woods

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Lovely place for a stroll, pine forest next to the beach.

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12.2 km

Holkham Tree Tunnel

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you approach Holkham Hall from Wells-next-the-Sea there is a unique tunnel of trees to welcome you into the estate grounds. At the most western end you will pass by East Lodge, one of the gatehouses.

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13.5 km

Holkham Hall

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

An 18th century stately home, Holkham Hall is set in beautiful grounds which are free to visit. When the house was built the estate was an empty space but the …

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22.0 km

Burnham Overy Watermill and Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Burnham Overy Lower Watermill was originally built around 1790.The building was gutted by fire in 1959, so the roof and much of the interior date to 1960. What remained of …

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22.7 km

Burnham Overy Staithe Harbour

Highlight • River

Very pretty, with views of moored boats and across the salt marsh. Not much parking, especially at high tide and if you don't arrive first thing.

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25.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

6.26 km

4.18 km

2.27 km

1.52 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

14.9 km

3.95 km

2.40 km

1.78 km

1.25 km

645 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

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17°C

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Burnham Overy Staithe, Holkham Hall & Wells-next-the-Sea loop — Norfolk Coast

Holkham Beach and Dunes

Holkham Gap Beach and Dunes

Wells Woods

Holkham Tree Tunnel

Holkham Hall

Burnham Overy Watermill and Windmill

Burnham Overy Staithe Harbour

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